Summary
John Hadaway is a product leader and geospatial data specialist who brings 11 years of experience at the intersection of cities, climate, and interactive data visualization. Based in Helsinki, he currently leads product at Wolt, applying analytics and design thinking to deliver scalable experiences. His career spans academia and industry—from a Visiting Researcher at MIT Senseable City Lab to roles at SPIN Unit and FGIs—demonstrating a track record of turning complex geospatial insights into practical, impact-driven products. Proficient across the full stack: Python (NumPy, Pandas, GeoPandas, PySAL), R, SQL/PostGIS, JavaScript (React, D3, Mapbox GL JS), and TypeScript (Angular), with QGIS, Tableau, and Docker in his toolkit. His work blends data science, urban design, and product leadership, reinforced by a BA from the University of Chicago and an MSc in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
International School Manila
Architectural Association
Master of Social Sciences, Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts at University of Chicago